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weights and resistance Q

  • 29-10-2008 2:51pm
    #1
    corkcomp
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    Im looking for some advice on a possible resistance program .. I do a lot of running, around 40km per wk treadmill stuff inc some HIIT and maybe 2 * 50 min cross training sessions ... As you can see im good on the cardio front but i would like to build some more definition on upper body especially.. I dont want to sarcrifice too much cardio time as its something i really enjoy but if i were to set aside 20 - 25 mins twice per week for resistance would that be enough? I can bench 90kg (2 sets of 8 - 10 reps) and leg press 130kg (both machine weights) but its been ages since i have done any weights ....


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  • #2
    Colm_OReilly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,577 ✭✭✭Colm_OReilly


    With that amount of aerobic activity it'll be hard to gain any muscle, particularly if you've only investing 40-50 minutes a week in it.

    BUT, to gain muscle mass, you need to eat a lot more, that'll be your main stumbling block. Add to that heavy squatting, deadlifting, pressing (free weights) and these will deliver the most bang for your buck. 3 sets of 5 for the win methinks.


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